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Knowing the two of you there is a good chance you would have went into NYC. <\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t know if they have any birthday celebrations in Heaven, but if they do I hope you celebrate yours. Just think mom this year your having your birthday with Jesus, Moses, David and countless others! As much as I wish you could be celebrating with us, I know that isn&#8217;t possible. So if they do celebrate birthday&#8217;s in Heaven make sure they remember yours. I will do my best on Wednesday to ask Jesus to give you a big hug from me. As long as I remember that is. You can consider it your birthday hug  from me since I can&#8217;t give it to you here. <\/p>\n<p>So as much as I love and miss you mom. I hope you have a very happy birthday in Heaven. Happy Birthday, Mom! 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